As I train for the Salt Lake City Half Marathon (running has helped my snowboarding stamina immensely), I have been battling a nagging calve pain for the past few weeks. I think I have finally figured out what has happened. Here is my frustrating story??? When I started running longer distances … [Read more...]
Face Shots and Cold Smoke at Bridger Bowl
Have you ever experienced a face shot (get your minds out of the gutter). I am talking about on the hill, you know when the snow hits your face, blinds you and suffocates you when you turn your skis or board. This is a phenomenon caused by really light and deep snow.?? Scientifically, light snow has … [Read more...]
Whistler Baby
We never let a year pass by without a snowboard trip and this year was no exception. Our good friend Cara works for Four Seasons and was able to score a killer room in the Blackcomb Village for basically free. Since Andrea lives in Seattle flying to her, to drive up to Whistler was a no brainier. So … [Read more...]